Santa Marta to Bucaramanga Trip Overview
Distance 474 km (296.3 miles) | |
Price range US$ 28-US$ 598 | |
Ride Duration Range 9h-11h 35m | |
Earliest Departure 05:00 | |
Latest Departure 23:00 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga
Fastest bus: 9h
Cheapest bus: US$ 28

About the ride from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga
Santa Marta to Bucaramanga Route Information
The distance between Santa Marta and Bucaramanga is 296 miles, or approximately 474 kilometers.
There are 4 ways to get from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga, including bus,minivan,car,flight.
The earliest departure leaves at 05:00 and has a duration of 9 hours 30 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 9 hours.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Santa Marta to Bucaramanga by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 28
- 13 departures a day, or 91 departures a week
There are 12 travel classes for this journey, including: Preferencial de Lujo, Buseton, Doble Piso Mas, Preferencial Pantallas, Berlinave Plus (2nd Floor), Berlinave Plus (1st Floor), Tourist, Premium, Premium Plus, Preferencial Mas, Berlinave Super Confort and Gaviota Preferencial.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Santa Marta to Bucaramanga by minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 598
- 72 departures a day, or 504 departures a week
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.
Santa Marta to Bucaramanga by car
- Starting Price: US$ 230
- 72 departures a day, or 504 departures a week
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.
Santa Marta to Bucaramanga by flight
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
Companies Operating from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga
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Popular stations and stops in Santa Marta and Bucaramanga
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Questions & Answers for Traveling from Santa Marta to Bucaramanga
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What is the cheapest transport option from Santa Marta and Bucaramanga?
Who are the service providers on this route?
BUS: Copetran | Berlinas del Fonce | Expreso Brasilia
MINIVAN: Cotaxi
CAR: Cotaxi
FLIGHT: Copa Airlines Colombia
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